The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine
— Michael Lewis
The better of the two books I read on the financial meltdown. Michael Lewis is brilliant at weaving a narrative. Malcolm Gladwell says that Lewis is the best story teller writing today. I couldn’t agree more.
Rating: * * * * * | Non-Fiction | Kindle

The 4-Hour Workweek
— Timothy Ferriss
Important concepts for earning a livelihood in the 21st century. Overlook the fact that the author can be less than appealing at times.
Rating: * * * * | Non-Fiction | Kindle

Under the Tuscan Sun
— Frances Mayes
Wonderfully written with vivid images that appeal to all the senses. Do not see the movie of the same name — the book and the movie bear almost no resemblance to one another.
Rating: * * * * | Non-Fiction | Paperback

Crush It!: Why Now Is The Time To Cash In On Your Passion
— Gary Vaynerchuck
Gary is an Internet sensation who has worked hard for his success. He is also an extrovert who has played very well to his strengths. Good insights but not as universally applicable as he would like to believe.
Rating: * * * | Non-Fiction | Audible

The Sociopath Next Door
— Martha Stout
Four percent of the population (1 in 25 people) lack a conscience. This very well-written book helps you understand where they come from, how they work, and how to deal with them. Martha Stout sculpts with characters and stories the make a potentially dark and technical topic extremely interesting and understandable.
Rating: * * * * * | Non-Fiction | Audible / Kindle